Where is Kathmandu Paragliding flying spot located?

Kathmandu Paragliding flying spot is located in the Godawari, Lalitpur, 15km far from Thamel, Kathmandu. Our booking office is in Jyatha, Thamel. Please follow the map https://g.page/kathmanduparagliding?share

What is the height of Kathmandu Paragliding takeoff?

Well, Kathmandu Paragliding take-off point height is 2100 meters above sea level.

What is the pickup time?

We begin our first pick up from 7 to 7.30 am from Thamel

Does Kathmandu Paragliding cover insurance of the passenger?

Yes, of course, Kathmandu Paragliding covers insurance of the passenger and pilot both.

How experienced is the paragliding pilots worked with Kathmandu Paragliding?

Kathmandu Paragliding pilots are well experiences with more than 7 years plus(+) of experience in tandem paragliding. They take SIV (Simulated Incident in Flight) course and are well known about all paragliding safety and rules.

Do I need to be experienced to do paragliding?

No, you don't need to be experienced for tandem flight.

What type of clothes should we wear while flying with Kathmandu Paragliding?

Actually there is no restriction on clothes. But do wear flexible clothes, sports shoes preferred, sunglasses. Kathmandu Paragliding provides other necessary harness and equipment.

No, lunch is not included. You need to pay extra for lunch.

Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying Paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure.

Paragliding in Kathmandu is generally safe activity. It's probably safer than crossing the street at a busy intersection in Kathmandu. There are more than 50 flights a day during peak season. In case of an accident, you have a reserve chute. Till now we have Zero casualties.

What are the procedures for flying?

First of all, put on your paragliding gears,(Harness, safety helmet) attach it with the glider (your pilot will help you to do these), gentle run on the sloppy takeoff area and finally soar in the sky with birds.

Package Availability

Adventure Tandem Paragliding

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Paragliding in Kathmandu (also known as Phulchoki Godawari Paragliding) - Enjoy cruise control in the clouds. Sit back, relax and experience the breathtaking views few people have seen history. Take your camera or have your pilot capture that priceless moment. Paragliding take-off and landing involve standing up and walking a few steps. No jumping off cliffs and crash landing. You just won’t believe how easy and safe it is to paragliding with Kathmandu Paragliding until you do.

We take a short jeep drive to Godavari Village and further 30 min continues to drive off-road toward the Kathmandu Paragliding take-off viewpoint 2,100m above sea level, From here you can see Langtang mountains range including many other small peaks.

“Chapakharka”, is the beautiful take-off place which is at the height of 2100m from the sea level. From this place, one can have the panorama view of the beautiful mountain ranges and a stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley. Once you take off you’ll have an experience of being like a bird and the feeling of freedom that you’ve never felt before and enjoyed the view as from the eye of a bird.

Kathmandu Paragliding landing zone at "Rachantar" has been renovated and maintained with a runway too! We expect to be helpful in the development process of our so-called economically backward Country, creating job opportunities, Involve in development works, conserve nature and broaden the horizons of adventure paragliding sports in Nepal.

Whichever direction you fly in, we are with you every step of the way. Our office is a short walk away from the main Thamel.

Things to remember while paragliding :

Beat the fear of height.
Ask your pilot about the necessary gears for the flight.
Stay calm and feel beautiful with the company of birds.
You will get the full help of the pilot to click your beautiful pictures.
Trust your strong feet land like king/queen following the safety measures.

Feel Awesome, Just like you are. Happy Paragliding!!

Panorama view of highest peaks and mountains
Scenic beauty and greenery
15KM from Thamel
City & Valley View.
Feel the high altitude (above 2400m.)
Soar above the clouds
Eagle view of the only botanical garden of Nepal.
No jumping from cliffs.

Facts

No. of Days :: 1 D

No. of Nights :: 0 N

Min Age :: 3 Yrs

Max Age :: 100 Yrs

Min Weight :: 15 Kg

Max Weight :: 100 Kg

Min Pax Per Booking :: 1 Pax

Max Pax Per Booking :: 15 Pax

Available Group Capacity :: 30 Pax

Trip Standard :: 3 Star

Grade :: 0

Best Seasons :: Jan-Jun,Sep-Dec

Trip Start Elevation :: 2100 m

Lowest Elevation :: 1540 m

Highest Elevation :: 2400 m

Trip Start Point :: Godawari

Trip End Point :: Godawari

Location

Pickup

Dropoff

Inside Ringroad

Maitidevi, Dillibazar

Kantipath

Ratnapark

Chabahil

Thamel

Payments:

Payment is supposed to be made two days before the trip date. Last moment booking is available with full cash payment only if we have enough space available.

Refunds:

Refunds are not made for unused services or last minute (less than 24 hours) cancellations. Cancellation one day before the activity date will incur a 50% cancellation charge, whereas cancellation two days or more before the activity date will incur a 15% cancellation charge.